Given the proliferation of threads asking for recommendations for gear I wonder if we could compile a sticky list of "Top 5's" for different categories (similar to the gadget lists in "stuff" magazine http://www.stuff.tv/top-10s ) with 5 items for each category (including budget items) Refreshing the list every few month considering members suggestions and overall forum buzz. This could even become some sort of official or unofficial BCUK gear award?
Anyhow - first we'd need some categories - like the following:
Then we can make suggestions for 5 for each, someone would have to make the final decision and ideally we should take budget into account along with other factors.
Anyhow - good idea? Bad idea?
once done - anyone asking "please recommend me a..." can be directed at the stickies as a first point of call
M
Anyhow - first we'd need some categories - like the following:
- Winter sleeping bag
- Summer sleeping bag
- Waterproof jacket
- Rucksack
- Daybag
- Tarp
- Hammock
- Ultralite tent
- fixed blade knives
- UK legal carry knives
- Wood burning stove
- Other fuel stove
- Boots
- Water filter
- Camp Axe
- Sleep mat
- Packable saw
Then we can make suggestions for 5 for each, someone would have to make the final decision and ideally we should take budget into account along with other factors.
Anyhow - good idea? Bad idea?
once done - anyone asking "please recommend me a..." can be directed at the stickies as a first point of call
M